Make Stockholm Part of Your Future
Stockholm University is characterised by openness and innovation. This spirit has pervaded the
University since it was founded in 1878 as an alternative to the traditional Swedish universities. Today,
Stockholm University is one of Europe’s leading universities in one of the world’s most dynamic capital
cities. At Stockholm University there are more than 60,000 students, 1,800 postgraduates and 5,000 staff
working within science, the humanities and the social sciences.
Stockholm
If you’re looking to take the next step in your future career and want to experience something different, then Stockholm is ideal. It offers a unique opportunity to develop socially and professionally in what many consider to be the world’s most beautiful city.
Not only is it one of northern Europe’s leading economic centres, with a large number of multinationals, it is also a cultural hub with many green areas surrounded by water. And, as the University is only minutes away by bus, bicycle or underground, you will have access to this and much more. Thanks to the unique location of the city, you won’t have to choose between the great outdoors or the hectic downtown scene; you can get the best of both worlds as and when it suits you.
Student Life in the Capital
By arranging events such as ski trips, traditional Swedish dinners, museum excursions, football tournaments, movie and quiz nights, outdoor expeditions in the Stockholm archipelago, and a lot more, the Stockholm University Student Union makes sure that there is constantly something new and exciting to do.
International Student Coordinators from the Student Union will be on hand to make your stay in Stockholm as pleasant and worry-free as possible. They will gladly help you with any questions or concerns. More information about the Student Union can be found at www.sus.su.se/en
The Nobel Prize
Every year since 1901 the Nobel Prize has been awarded for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and for peace. The Nobel Prize is an international award administered in Stockholm. Four researchers from Stockholm University have received the Nobel Prize and a fifth has been awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. In 2011 Stockholm University alumnus and honorary doctor Tomas Tranströmer was awarded
the Nobel Prize in Literature. Several of the University’s researchers participate in the Nobel Committees, which
decide the laureates of the Nobel Prizes.
Ranking
Stockholm University is one of the 100 highest-ranked universities in the world, and one of the top
50 universities in Europe, according to several well-established university ranking tables.
Within Sweden, Stockholm University is one of the leading higher education institutes, holding the
number one position for publication impact in the Leiden Ranking for 2011/2012.
In the area of chemistry, Stockholm University is also among the top 50 universities in the
How to apply
A simple step-by-step guide to applying to study at Stockholm University: 1. Find a programme or course that
you would like to apply to
2. Check that you meet the admission requirements for the programme you have chosen
3. Apply online by following the link that accompanies each programme description
4. Send your supporting documents to the Swedish National Admissions Office
5. You will be notified of the results of the selection process via
www.universityadmissions.se
Fees
Citizens of countries within the EU/EEA, and Switzerland are exempt from both application and tuition fees for higher education in Sweden. Applicants do however need to submit a certified copy of their passport in order to prove citizenship. Citizens from countries outside the EU/EEA, and Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees to study at Swedish higher education institutions. The application fee is SEK 900 for applicants with a citizenship from a country not within the EU/EEA, or Switzerland. The tuition fee for full-time studies for students with a citizenship from a country not within the EU/EEA, or Switzerland varies from SEK 90,000 to SEK 140,000 per year depending on the subject.
Scholarships
Stockholm University administers a number of scholarships aimed at talented students from countries outside the EU/EEA, or Switzerland. These scholarships are in effect a tuition fee waiver. www.su.se/english/scholarships Students with citizenship from a country not within the EU/EEA, or Switzerland may apply for various government scholarship schemes. The Swedish Institute administers a number of these scholarships, all directed at different parts of the world outside the EU/EEA, or Switzerland.
www.studyinsweden.se/scholarships Cost of living and accommodation
Students are responsible in finding their own accommo-dation and should do so prior upon arrival.
www.su.se/english/accommodation
Faculty of Science • Astronomy • Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography and Climate • Biodiversity and Conservation • Biology • Ecology • Ethology • Evolutionary Biology • Genetic and Molecular Plant Biology • Marine Biology • Microbiology • Molecular Life Sciences • Nutrition • Social-ecological resilience for sustainable development • Toxicology • Analytical Chemistry • Biochemistry • Environmental Chemistry • Materials Chemistry • Medicinal Chemistry • Molecular Biophysics • Neurochemistry with Molecular Neurobiology • Organic Chemistry • Peptide and Protein Chemistry • Biology-Earth Sciences • Environmental Protection and Physical Planning • Environmental Science • Environment and Health Protection • Glaciology and Polar Environments • Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Water Resources • Landscape Analysis with Remote Sensing, GIS and Cartography • Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology • Quaternary Science and Climate Development • Geological Sciences • Actuarial Mathematics • Applied Mathematics • Biostatistics • Computer Science • Financial Mathematics and Finance • Mathematical Statistics • Mathematics • Mathematics Education • Science Education • Physics • Computational Physics • Theoretical Physics Faculty of Humanities • Cinema Studies • Curating Art including Management and Law • Dance Studies • Fashion Studies • Language Sciences with a Specialisation in English • Language Sciences with a Specialisation in General Linguistics • Literature with a Specialisation in English Literature • Media and Communication Studies Faculty of Law (1 year programmes) • Environmental Law • European Intellectual Property Law • European Law • International Commercial Arbitration Law • Law and Information Technology
Master’s Programmes
Stockholm University encourages the development of independent, creative, and critical thinking.
Research within science, the humanities, the social sciences and law is outstanding in thirty
different areas, contributing to both our understanding of the world around us and to our ability
to change it for the better.
Choosing one of our international master’s programmes can help you to gain the international
perspective and career advantages that today’s world demands.
Faculty of Social Sciences • Accounting, Auditing and Analysis • Banking and Finance • Consumer and Business Marketing • Economics • Management Studies • Strategic IT Management • IT Project Management • Information Systems Management • Computer and Systems Sciences • Computer and Systems Sciences (1 year) • Health Informatics • Population Health: Societal and Individual Perspectives • Applied Social Research • Sociology • Multidisciplinary Master’s Programme in Demography • Demography (1 year) • Social Anthropology (CREOLE) • Social Anthropology • Globalization Environment and Social Change, • Human Geography • International Master’s Programme in Political Science • Urban and Regional Planning • International and Comparative Education • Statistics
Tomas Tranströmer, the 2011 Nobel Prize Laureate in Literature, is the most recent Stockholm University alumnus to be awarded the Nobel Prize.
For more information visit www.su.se/english Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden Tel: +46 (0)8 16 20 00 E-mail: [email protected]
What’s your ambition?
Stockholm University
– a leading European university in one of the world’s most dynamic capitals
Stockholm University is characterised by openness and innovation. This spirit has pervaded the University since it was founded in 1878 as an alternative to the traditional Swedish universities. Today, Stockholm University is one of Europe’s leading universities in one of the world’s most dynamic and innovative capital cities.Stockholm University contributes to social change on a national and international level. The University’s researchers regularly take part in public discussions and media debates, contribute to the development of public policy and political decision-making, and participate in a number of Nobel Committees and international expert bodies.
The appointment of Sweden’s first female professor, four Nobel laureates in chemistry, and the creation of new centres, including the Centre for the Study of Cultural Evolution and the Astrobiology Centre, are all expressions of the University’s innovative approach.
